Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement ManagerApplied Materials is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support its Photonics Platform Business, which drives both organic and inorganic growth of the company's waveguide technologies and broader augmented reality (AR) ecosystem initiatives. This strategic role focuses on sourcing, qualification, supplier development, and quality management for advanced optical materials, including precision glass and crystalline substrates.The Senior Procurement Manager will collaborate closely with global suppliers and cross-functional teams across R&D, Product Engineering, and Operations. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with optical glass and crystalline materials, strong knowledge of upstream manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to build and manage a high-performance supply base. This individual will lead supplier assessments, define category strategies, and implement quality frameworks that ensure supply chain scalability, reliability, and long-term competitiveness for Applied Materials' photonics portfolio. The role will also be accountable for achieving key procurement KPIs across cost, cash, and contract performance to support the company's growth and profitability objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Lifecycle Management & PerformanceQuality Engineering, Compliance & Continuous ImprovementStrategic Sourcing, Category Leadership & Commercial ManagementSupplier Development, Innovation & Technology EnablementSupply Chain Risk Management & AR Market Growth SupportTime Type: Full timeEmployee Type: Assignee / RegularTravel: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible: YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.